APACHE 4

CHCNAV Apache 4 Hydrographic and Bathymetric Surveys USV

CHCNAV Apache 4, an advanced Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) engineered for precise hydrographic and bathymetric surveys. Designed to excel in challenging aquatic environments, the Apache 4 offers unparalleled accuracy and efficiency for professionals in hydrology and marine surveying.

Key Features:

• Adaptive Navigation Control: The Apache 4 is equipped with an advanced navigation controller that enables precise straight-line navigation along cross-sections, even in turbulent waters. Its hovering capability ensures stable positioning at observation points, enhancing the accuracy of flow measurements. 
  
• Versatile Sensor Integration: Designed with a central access shaft, the Apache 4 seamlessly integrates with a variety of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs), including the CHCNAV RS Series, M9, RTDP 1200, RiverPro, and RiverRay. It also supports additional instruments like the CHCNAV HQ-400 compact multibeam echosounder, side-scan sonar, and water quality probes, providing a comprehensive solution for diverse survey requirements. 
  
• Integrated Single-Beam Echosounder: The built-in single-beam echosounder enhances data reliability by verifying ADCP bottom-tracking information. This feature extends the effective depth range of ADCP measurements and supplies detailed water depth profiles alongside flow velocity data. 
  
• Lightweight and Portable Design: Weighing approximately 13 kg, the Apache 4's compact form factor allows for single-operator deployment and easy transportation, making it ideal for remote and hard-to-access survey locations. 
  
• Robust Communication Systems: Equipped with integrated 4G and 2.4 GHz data communication modules, the Apache 4 ensures reliable, real-time data transmission over distances up to 1 km, facilitating effective remote monitoring and control. 

Why Choose the CHCNAV Apache 4?

The Apache 4 stands out as a versatile and reliable USV, offering high-precision navigation and comprehensive sensor compatibility. Its adaptive navigation capabilities and integrated echosounder ensure accurate data collection, even in challenging conditions such as under bridges or in turbulent waters. The lightweight design and robust communication systems make it a practical choice for professionals seeking efficiency and accuracy in hydrographic and bathymetric surveys.

Upgrade your surveying operations with the CHCNAV Apache 4 and experience the next level of precision and efficiency in marine data collection.